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Milano Cortina 2026 unveils minimalist metallic torch design for Winter Olympics relay

The torch, named "Essential", weighs 1.06 kg without fuel and is designed to be reused so torchbearers won't likely be…

April 14, 2025
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  • Milano Cortina 2026 unveils minimalist metallic torch design for Winter Olympics relay
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Olympic and Paralympic torches unveiled for Milano-Cortina 2026, April 14, 2025 (Milano-Cortina 2026 Photo)

Lake Placid and others stand by for Milan-Cortina 2026 sliding track announcement as progress made on Italy’s proposed Winter Olympics venue

Construction on Eugenio Monto sliding track, venue for Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, receives inspection from IBSF and FIL international federations September 9, 2024 (© IBSF)

Preparations for Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics ‘miles ahead’ despite sliding track construction concerns

IOC Coordination Committee tours progress towards Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo Italy February 22, 2024 (IOC/X Photo)

Milan Cortina 2026 introduces stoat siblings Tina and Milo as Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games mascots

Along with six little snow drops who are collectively 'The Flo', these characters will be used on merchandise, in branding…

February 7, 2024
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Tina and Milo - two stoat siblings distinguished by their different coloured coats - will represent the Olympic Winter Games and the Paralympic Winter Games 2026 respectively, along with six snow drops known as 'The Flo' (Milan Cortina 2026 depiction)

Italy signs risky sliding track deal for Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics against IOC recommendation

Deal to build new track in just two years is likely to cause increased tensions between the organizing committee and…

February 2, 2024
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  • Italy signs risky sliding track deal for Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics against IOC recommendation
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Visualization of proposed Cortina d'Ampezzo Sliding Center, Italy (Image: Infrastrutture Milano Cortina 2026 SpA)

Milan-Cortina 2026 approves construction plans for Winter Olympics sliding venue despite risks and IOC opposition

But the unfinalized contract, inherent project risks and opposition by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) - that has promised a…

January 31, 2024
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Visualization of proposed Cortina d'Ampezzo Sliding Center, Italy (Image: Infrastrutture Milano Cortina 2026 SpA)

Italian bid received to build controversial Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics sliding track as IOC deadline looms

Milan-Cortina 2026 officials face a January 31 IOC deadline to select a venue for bobsled, luge and skeleton

January 19, 2024
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  • Italian bid received to build controversial Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics sliding track as IOC deadline looms
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Eugenio Monti Sliding Track in Cortina d'Ampezzo circa 2007. The track opened in 1923 and closed in 2008 (Wikipedia Photo)

Lake Placid in the running to stage bobsled, skeleton and luge for Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games

Medal ceremonies at New York City's Rockefeller Center and a home for Italy's siding team among promises if Lake Placid…

December 8, 2023
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  • Lake Placid in the running to stage bobsled, skeleton and luge for Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games
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IOC rejects proposal to keep Milan-Cortina 2026 sliding venue in Italy, forcing bobsleigh, luge and skeleton outside the country

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Friday rejected a proposal that would have kept bobsleigh, luge and skeleton in Italy for…

November 3, 2023
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Ski Mountaineering approved for Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics program

The inclusion of Ski Mountaineering on the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic program was unanimously approved by the International Olympic…

July 20, 2021
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International Ski Mountaineering Federation World Cup 2021 (Photo: Maurizio Torri/ISMF)

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